Sativa vs. Indica vs. Hybrid
Sativa
Potential Effects/Benefits: mitigates stress and anxiety, increases focus, creativity and motivation, increases energy
Often associated with “daytime” strains.
INDICA
Potential Effects/Benefits: curbs insomnia and promotes relaxation, decreases nausea and increases appetite
Often associated with “nighttime” strains
HYBRID
Potential Effects/Benefits: Looking at a hybrid’s parent strains can help determine the type of effects the strain is likely to produce. For example, if it has more indica lineage, it may have more effects associated with that type of strain.
THC vs. CBD
Psychoactive
Common Uses: sleep aid, pain relief, appetite stimulant, anti-nauseant, muscular spasticity, and anti-anxiety.
Possible Side Effects: dry mouth and eyes,
elevated heart rate, coordination problems, memory loss, anxiety
Non-Psychoactive
Common Uses: anti-inflammatory, anti-seizure, pain relief, anti-tumor effects, anti-psychotic, and anti-depressant.
Possible Side Effects: appetite changes,
fatigue, weight loss, dizziness, diarrhea.
